Homemade Ground Beef Potato Soup (Printable)

A comforting bowl filled with ground beef, russet potatoes, and vegetables in a savory beef broth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 large onion, chopped
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Pantry

08 - 6 cups beef broth
09 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
10 - 1 bay leaf

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
13 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
15 - Shredded cheddar cheese for garnish

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
03 - Stir in potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
04 - Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes and vegetables are tender.
05 - Stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
06 - Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley and shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot, meaning less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your evening
  • The smoked paprika adds a subtle depth that makes people ask whats your secret
  • It reheats beautifully, so yesterdays dinner becomes todays champion lunch
02 -
  • Cut your potatoes into evenly sized cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time
  • The soup continues to thicken as it sits, so the consistency is perfect on day two
  • If you want to make it ahead, stop before adding the peas and finish them when you reheat
03 -
  • Stir in a splash of cream or half and half at the very end for restaurant style richness
  • The smoked paprika is worth seeking out, regular paprika does not give the same depth

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